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Birgit Dressel

Birgit Dressel

FRGFRGWomen
Birth dateMay 4, 1960
BirthplaceBremen, Germany
Height1.72 m
Weight65 kg

Birgit Dressel (May 4, 1960, in Bremen – April 10, 1987, in Mainz) was a West German heptathlete Dressel participated in the 1984 Olympic heptathlon, where she ended ninth, and was fourth in the 1986 European Championships. She died at age 26 due to sudden multiple organ failure, which was at least partly triggered by long-term steroid abuse.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
Heptathlon
6487
#87 all-time
High Jump
1.92
#380 all-time
1987 season best
6201
Feb 4, 1987
1987 season best
Age
66 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Heptathlon 6487 (#87 all-time), High Jump 1.92 (#380 all-time), 1987 season best 6201 (Feb 4, 1987) · 66 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1987
Hep
6201-Feb 4, 1987
↑
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1986
HJ
1.92-Aug 29, 1986
↓
Stuttgart European Championships
1986
LJ
6.28+1.1Aug 30, 1986
↓
Stuttgart European Championships
1986
100mH
13.56-1.6Aug 29, 1986
↑
Stuttgart European Championships
1986
SP
14.12-Aug 29, 1986
↓
Stuttgart European Championships
1986
200m
24.68+0.0Aug 29, 1986
↑
Stuttgart European Championships
1986
JT
45.70-Aug 30, 1986
↓
Neckarstadion, Stuttgart (GER)
1986
JavelinThr
45.70-Aug 30, 1986
↓
Stuttgart European Championships
1986
800m
2:14.02-May 25, 1986
↑
Götzis
1986
Hep
6487-Aug 30, 1986
↑
Stuttgart European Championships
1985
HJ
1.87-May 25, 1985
↓
Götzis (AUT)
1985
LJ
5.95-0.4Sep 8, 1985
↓
Krefeld (GER)
1985
SP
12.57-May 25, 1985
↓
Götzis (AUT)
1985
100mH
14.04+1.5May 25, 1985
↑
Götzis (AUT)
1985
200m
25.16+1.8May 25, 1985
↑
Götzis (AUT)
1985
JavelinThr
42.64-Sep 8, 1985
↓
Krefeld (GER)
1985
JT
42.64-Sep 8, 1985
↓
Krefeld (GER)
1985
800m
2:16.79-May 26, 1985
↑
Götzis
1985
Hep
6015-May 26, 1985
↑
Götzis
1984
HJ
1.86-Aug 3, 1984
↓
Götzis (AUT)
1984
LJ
6.15+0.8Aug 4, 1984
↓
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984
SP
12.72-Aug 3, 1984
↓
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984
100mH
14.05-1.5Aug 3, 1984
↑
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984
200m
25.59-1.3Aug 3, 1984
↑
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984
JT
42.62-Aug 4, 1984
↓
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984
JavelinThr
42.62-Aug 4, 1984
↓
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984
800m
2:16.68-Aug 4, 1984
↑
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984
Hep
6172-Jun 9, 1984
↑
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983
HJ
1.88-Jun 26, 1983
↓
Bremen (GER)
1983
LJ
5.90+0.3Sep 11, 1983
↓
Sofia (BUL)
1983
SP
12.31-Sep 10, 1983
↓
Sofia (BUL)
1983
100mH
14.61+0.5Sep 10, 1983
↑
Sofia (BUL)
1983
200m
26.23-0.3Sep 10, 1983
↑
Sofia (BUL)
1983
JavelinThr
41.92-Sep 11, 1983
↓
Sofia (BUL)
1983
JT
41.92-Sep 11, 1983
↓
Sofia (BUL)
1983
800m
2:21.76-Sep 11, 1983
↑
Sofia (BUL)
1983
Hep
5933-Jun 1, 1983
↑
Sofia (BUL)
1982
HJ
1.85-May 22, 1982
↓
Götzis (AUT)
1982
LJ
5.88+1.0May 23, 1982
↓
Götzis
1982
SP
11.50-May 22, 1982
↓
Götzis (AUT)
1982
100mH
14.10+0.0May 22, 1982
↑
Götzis (AUT)
1982
200m
25.62+0.0May 22, 1982
↑
Götzis (AUT)
1982
JT
36.56-May 23, 1982
↓
Götzis (AUT)
1982
JavelinThr
36.56-May 23, 1982
↓
Götzis
1982
800m
2:17.75-May 23, 1982
↑
Götzis
1982
Hep
5820-May 23, 1982
↑
Götzis

1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Hep
6201-Feb 4-

1986

27 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Hep
6487-Aug 30-
800m
2:15.78-Aug 30Stuttgart European Championships
JavelinThr
45.70-Aug 30Stuttgart European Championships
LJ
6.28+1.1Aug 30Stuttgart European Championships
Hep
6487-Aug 30Stuttgart European Championships
HJ
1.92-Aug 29Stuttgart European Championships
SP
14.12-Aug 29Stuttgart European Championships
200m
24.68+0.0Aug 29Stuttgart European Championships
100mH
13.56-1.6Aug 29Stuttgart European Championships
100mH
13.56+0.8Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
LJ
6.28+1.1Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
800m
2:15.78-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
Heptathlon
6487-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
200m
24.68-0.1Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
HJ
1.92-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
SP
14.12-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
Hep
6377-Jul 20Hannover
Hep
6377-Jul 20-
800m
2:14.02-May 25Götzis
Hep
6261-May 25Götzis
Hep
6261-May 25-
LJ
6.19+1.8May 25Götzis
JavelinThr
40.88-May 25Götzis
SP
13.72-May 24Götzis - Combined Events
HJ
1.87-May 24Götzis - Combined Events
100mH
13.63-1.8May 24Götzis - Combined Events
200m
24.98-0.3May 24Götzis - Combined Events

1985

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:19.98-Sep 8European Cup Combined Events A Final, Krefeld - Combined Events
Hep
5744-Sep 8European Cup Combined Events A Final, Krefeld
JavelinThr
42.64-Sep 8European Cup Combined Events A Final, Krefeld - Combined Events
LJ
5.95-0.4Sep 8European Cup Combined Events A Final, Krefeld - Combined Events
SP
12.06-Sep 7European Cup Combined Events A Final, Krefeld - Combined Events
200m
25.99+1.0Sep 7European Cup Combined Events A Final, Krefeld - Combined Events
100mH
14.19+1.9Sep 7European Cup Combined Events A Final, Krefeld - Combined Events
HJ
1.78-Sep 7European Cup Combined Events A Final, Krefeld - Combined Events
Hep
6015-May 26Götzis
800m
2:16.79-May 26Götzis
JavelinThr
42.28-May 26Götzis
LJ
5.92+1.4May 26Götzis
SP
12.57-May 25Götzis - Combined Events
200m
25.16+1.8May 25Götzis - Combined Events
100mH
14.04+1.5May 25Götzis - Combined Events
HJ
1.87-May 25Götzis - Combined Events

1984

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:16.68-Aug 4The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA - Combined Events
Hep
6082-Aug 4The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
JavelinThr
42.62-Aug 4The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA - Combined Events
LJ
6.15+0.8Aug 4The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA - Combined Events
100mH
14.05-1.5Aug 3The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA - Combined Events
SP
12.72-Aug 3The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA - Combined Events
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Honours

4

Stuttgart European Championships

Heptathlon

1986
4

Stuttgart European Championships

Heptathlon

1986
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Birgit Dressel's Heptathlon personal best?

Birgit Dressel's Heptathlon personal best is 6487, set on Aug 30, 1986 in Neckarstadion, Stuttgart (GER), #87 on the all-time list.

Which events does Birgit Dressel compete in?

Birgit Dressel competes in the Heptathlon and High Jump.

How did Birgit Dressel perform in 1987?

1987 season best: 6201, set on Feb 4, 1987.